Pre-purchase query

[LFC_Ron]

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a new computer. I like the Black Widow system as a basis but would like it built in a Cooler Master RC-1100 Cosmos S Black Case. Is this possible? Also is there a water cooling option and some form of sound proofing? It will be used for gaming and surfing the web but needs to be as quiet as possible.

Regards

[RECON]

Hi LFC ron

The good news

The items shown on the web page for each system are only really there as a guide / are the most popular items for that system

Scan will put any component into any case as long as it fits inside
Browse the Scan site and find what you want inside your new machine

Water cooling and sound deadening are custom for each job I think , Just call the sales team for an idea on costs

[LFC_Ron]

Hi again,
having been through the site I have come up with the following configutation. Any advice on amendments / improvements would be welcome.

3XS X58 SLI - SLIK Edition

Base Specifications
This 3XS system screams SLIK, the cool cleans lines of the Silverstone fortress chassis masking the immense power within, every component has been handpicked and SLIK certified to offer the bleeding edge of performance and style………this system is truly a work of art.

Base Specifications
Coolermaster RC-1100 V2 Cosmos S (Sport) Black Silent Full Tower Case
3XS X58 Core i7 System
EVGA X58 SLI LE - Intel X58
Silverstone FP51B Black Transfer Bracket
Akasa 8 Pin Extension cable
Thermalright Chill Factor 2
Acronis True Image Home 2009
Scan 3XS System - 1year Onsite Warranty (Mainland UK)
Scan System Configuration
Scan System Configuration (Details confirmed at checkout stage)

Qty Selected Specifications
1 *No Custom Colour Required*
1 Intel i7 975 Extreme, 3.33GHz, 6.4GT/s QPI @ 4.0Ghz + with 20% OC
1 Corsair Cooling™ Hydro Series H50 High-performance CPU Cooler
1 3XS System Core-Logic Overclocking*10 - 20%*
1 6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator GT, DDR3 PC3-16000 (2000), CAS 8
1 *No NVIDIA VGA Card Required* (ATI Required)
1 *No NVIDIA PhysX Card Required*
1 2GB XFX HD4870 X2, 750MHz GPU, 1600 Cores, 3600MHz GDDR5
1 1000W Corsair HX Series Modular (Dual GTX295 or 4870X2 Cards)
1 300 GB Western Digital VelociRaptor, 10,000 rpm, 16MB Cache
1 1000 GB Samsung Spinpoint F1, 7200 rpm, 32MB Cache
1 *Solid State Drive Not Required*
1 Akasa Multi Memory Card Reader & USB 2.0 Port
1 LG BH08LS20 - 8x Blu-Ray Writer, Reader & DVDRW - Retail Box
1 *DVD Writer Not Required*
1 *Sound Card Not Required Use On Board Sound*
1 *Use On Board Network Port*
1 *Wireless Adaptor Not Required*
1 120mm Akasa Amber Case Fan, Ultra Quiet and Long life with NO LEDs
1 *Lighting Effects Not Required*
1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit OEM + Windows 7 Offer Form
1 *Windows 7 Installation Not Required*
1 Microsoft Office 2007 - 60 Day Trial
1 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 Standard Movie/Audio Player & Decoder
1 *No Security Software Required*
1 *No Software Required*
1 *Monitor Not Required*
1 *NVIDIA 3D Vision Not Required*
1 Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard
1 Logitech G9 Laser Mouse - 3200dpi
1 *Gaming Mouse Mat Not Required*
1 *Speakers Not Required*
1 *Gaming Headphones Not Required*
1 Standard 3XS System Warranty - 2 Years (1st Year Onsite / 2nd Year Return to Base)

Regards

[RECON]

Only a couple of pointers from me

Your chosen GPU the 4870x2 has been out of stock for a while, might need to look at another card

The 975 Extreme CPU, Save £500 and get a 920 DO using water cooling scan should hit 4ghz easy with it

Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard, There are some issues running this with Vista 64
There looks to be no fix, might need to look at another keyboard

http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/...cending&page=1

My G19 is still in the box with this problem, untill Logitech find whats wrong and fix it

May need a second 1000 GB Samsung Spinpoint F1, 7200 rpm, 32MB Cache
With the acronis backup of your system on the drive you may need some more space to save things to

[Lee24]

Agree no need for the 975 Extreme CPU as said above go for the 920 D0 and scan will OC that cpu to 3.8/4GHZ no problem,

on the GPU side of things wait untill the 10th september for the new ATI gpu's 5850/5870 and see what they offer.

[LFC_Ron]

Thanks for the input.
I'm going to wait until Windows 7 comes out and the computer comes with it pre-installed - this old machine will last until then. By then the new graphics cards should also be out.

Regards